There comes a time when you need to access the MongoDB database associated with your remote MUP (Meteor Up) deployment. According to their docs the only way you can do this is to SSH in and access it from there. That's fine (and technically accurate) except that leaves you only with a console interface via meteor mongo which isn't . . .

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Transliteration between callback and promises by example.

Sometimes when you see enough examples, things just click. I have multiple examples that show you an implementation (before) and then an alternate implementation using promises (after). Note: Keep in mind that different libraries have different implementations but these should all still be relevant;

Learn the basic idea of promises in Javascript by listening to this story.

What is this about?

Any language/concept/idea is easier to learn when you come up with a relatable real life situation or metaphor. Programming is no different. I'll use the next few minutes to build up a simple promise example that you can run and play with while telling a memorable and relatable story.
My purpose here is to . . .